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A client is to have a serum thyroxine and thyroid stimulating laboratory test
performed to assess the baseline status of the hypothalamic-pituitary target cell
hormones. When educating the client about the laboratory tests, when would the
the nurse inform him the test should be obtained? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Before 0800
Before 0800 - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased levels of ACTH
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a congenital disorder in which a deficiency exists
in any of the enzymes necessary for the synthesis of cortisol. Infants of both sexes
are affected, although boys are not diagnosed at birth unless of enlarged
genitalia. Female infants often have ambiguous genitalia because of the
oversecretion of adrenal androgens. What are the manifestations of the
ambiguous genitalia caused by congenital adrenal hyperplasia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Enlarged clitoris, fused labia, and urogenital sinus
Which disorder is a result of excess cortisol? - CORRECT ANSWERS Cushing
syndrome
A client with severe hypothyroidism is presently experiencing hypothermia. What
nursing intervention is a priority in the care of this client? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Slow rewarming of the client to prevent vasodilation and vascular
collapse
A client with Graves' disease has opthalmopathy and asks the nurse if the eyes
will stay like this forever. What is the best response by the nurse? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS "With treatment of the hyperthyroid state, the opthalmopathy
usually tends to stabilize."
The nurse is providing education for a client diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
What information about diet should the nurse be sure to include in this
information? - CORRECT ANSWERS The client should maintain a low
cholesterol diet.
The health care provider is teaching a client about the metabolic effect of cortisol.
The most appropriate information to provide would be: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Breakdown of proteins and fats
When the nurse is performing a health history for a client who is being admitted
for hyperthyroidism, what symptoms does the client report that the nurse would
find associated with this disorder? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase in
appetite
A client with bipolar disorder has developed hypothyroidism with a goiter. When
the nurse obtains a medication history, which medication taken by the client does
the nurse understand may cause this disorder? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Lithium carbonate
Which client does the nurse recognize is at the most risk for the development of
subacute thyroiditis? - CORRECT ANSWERS A 32-year-old postpartum client
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The nurse is preparing a client for a test that will measure negative feedback
suppression of ACTH. Which medication will the nurse administer in conjunction
for this test? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dexamethasone
A nurse is assessing an elderly woman diagnosed with chronic hypothyroidism
who has developed myxedematous coma. The nurse is aware that the client may
manifest: Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS • Hypoventilation
• Hyponatremia
• Hypoglycemia
• Lactic acidosis
Precocious puberty is a disorder that occurs in both boys and girls. What does
precocious puberty cause in adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS Short stature in
adults
A newborn is screened for congenital hypothyroidism and is found to have the
disorder. When educating the mother about the importance of the infant's taking
thyroid hormone supplement, what should be included in the education? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The infant will have dosage levels adjusted as he
grows.
A major manifestation of Cushing syndrome includes which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Hypokalemia
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The nurse is caring for an adult client with growth hormone deficiency. When
performing an assessment of this client, which system should the nurse be sure to
assess for complications related to this disorder? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Cardiovascular system
The nurse is caring for a client who is in a severely hypothyroid state. Which
medications should be avoided related to the inability to metabolize these drugs?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS • Analgesics
• Sedatives
• Anesthetics
The nurse educates a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes regarding diet and
energy requirements. The nurse knows that one gram of fat will provide _____
kcal of energy. - CORRECT ANSWERS 9
The nurse is reviewing assessment data on four clients. Select the client at highest
risk for developing type 2 diabetes. - CORRECT ANSWERS A 45-year-old
obese female with a sedentary lifestyle
The nurse and nursing student are caring for a client undergoing a severe stressor
with release of epinephrine into the bloodstream. Which of these effects on blood
glucose levels does the nurse teach the student epinephrine will cause? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Blood glucose will elevate.
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A client is to have a serum thyroxine and thyroid stimulating laboratory test
performed to assess the baseline status of the hypothalamic-pituitary target cell
hormones. When educating the client about the laboratory tests, when would the
the nurse inform him the test should be obtained? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Before 0800
Before 0800 - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased levels of ACTH
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a congenital disorder in which a deficiency exists
in any of the enzymes necessary for the synthesis of cortisol. Infants of both sexes
are affected, although boys are not diagnosed at birth unless of enlarged
genitalia. Female infants often have ambiguous genitalia because of the
oversecretion of adrenal androgens. What are the manifestations of the
ambiguous genitalia caused by congenital adrenal hyperplasia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Enlarged clitoris, fused labia, and urogenital sinus
Which disorder is a result of excess cortisol? - CORRECT ANSWERS Cushing
syndrome
A client with severe hypothyroidism is presently experiencing hypothermia. What
nursing intervention is a priority in the care of this client? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Slow rewarming of the client to prevent vasodilation and vascular
collapse
A client with Graves' disease has opthalmopathy and asks the nurse if the eyes
will stay like this forever. What is the best response by the nurse? - CORRECT
,NURS 215 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
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ANSWERS "With treatment of the hyperthyroid state, the opthalmopathy
usually tends to stabilize."
The nurse is providing education for a client diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
What information about diet should the nurse be sure to include in this
information? - CORRECT ANSWERS The client should maintain a low
cholesterol diet.
The health care provider is teaching a client about the metabolic effect of cortisol.
The most appropriate information to provide would be: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Breakdown of proteins and fats
When the nurse is performing a health history for a client who is being admitted
for hyperthyroidism, what symptoms does the client report that the nurse would
find associated with this disorder? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increase in
appetite
A client with bipolar disorder has developed hypothyroidism with a goiter. When
the nurse obtains a medication history, which medication taken by the client does
the nurse understand may cause this disorder? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Lithium carbonate
Which client does the nurse recognize is at the most risk for the development of
subacute thyroiditis? - CORRECT ANSWERS A 32-year-old postpartum client
,NURS 215 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
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SUCCESS
The nurse is preparing a client for a test that will measure negative feedback
suppression of ACTH. Which medication will the nurse administer in conjunction
for this test? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dexamethasone
A nurse is assessing an elderly woman diagnosed with chronic hypothyroidism
who has developed myxedematous coma. The nurse is aware that the client may
manifest: Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS • Hypoventilation
• Hyponatremia
• Hypoglycemia
• Lactic acidosis
Precocious puberty is a disorder that occurs in both boys and girls. What does
precocious puberty cause in adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS Short stature in
adults
A newborn is screened for congenital hypothyroidism and is found to have the
disorder. When educating the mother about the importance of the infant's taking
thyroid hormone supplement, what should be included in the education? -
CORRECT ANSWERS The infant will have dosage levels adjusted as he
grows.
A major manifestation of Cushing syndrome includes which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Hypokalemia
, NURS 215 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS
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SUCCESS
The nurse is caring for an adult client with growth hormone deficiency. When
performing an assessment of this client, which system should the nurse be sure to
assess for complications related to this disorder? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Cardiovascular system
The nurse is caring for a client who is in a severely hypothyroid state. Which
medications should be avoided related to the inability to metabolize these drugs?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS • Analgesics
• Sedatives
• Anesthetics
The nurse educates a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes regarding diet and
energy requirements. The nurse knows that one gram of fat will provide _____
kcal of energy. - CORRECT ANSWERS 9
The nurse is reviewing assessment data on four clients. Select the client at highest
risk for developing type 2 diabetes. - CORRECT ANSWERS A 45-year-old
obese female with a sedentary lifestyle
The nurse and nursing student are caring for a client undergoing a severe stressor
with release of epinephrine into the bloodstream. Which of these effects on blood
glucose levels does the nurse teach the student epinephrine will cause? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Blood glucose will elevate.
